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Public Safety Grant News for January-February 2012
$1,358,309 in AFGP Fire Grants Awarded to First Responder Grants Clients
Fire Grant News
Feb. 21, 2012 - First Responder Grants clients and students have won a combined $1,358,309 in Round 10 fire grant awards under the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). The grant awards enable fire departments nationwide to procure vital equipment and training funds to better protect their personnel and communities.
Combined, First Responder Grants clients and students have won a total of $9,839,812 so far during 2011 AFGP awards.
Public safety agencies nationwide rely on First Responder Grants for grant writing training, grant consulting, and the latest news and tips for writing winning grant applications. Since 1998, our Certified Grants Consultants have helped America's public safety agencies win over $900,000,000 in grant funding. Learn more: Classes and Training, Services and Resources.
One Week Left to Apply for FY 2011 SAFER Grant
Fire Grant News
Feb. 17, 2012 - There is still time to submit your application for the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS), FY 2011 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants. Applications are due by February 24, 2012, 5 p.m. ET.
The goal of SAFER is to assist local fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities in order to respond to emergencies, thus assuring that communities have adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards. Grants support two main activities: hiring and rehiring firefighters and supporting volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention programs.
Learn more: Fire Grant Details - Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response ( SAFER)
Volunteer fire departments and firefighter interest organizations have a new resource available to help them understand the requirements of SAFER Recruitment and Retention Grants. A new educational video, SAFER Grants Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters, is available on the SAFER Grants Website or on the FEMA Media Library. It covers information such as who is eligible to apply, the types of costs can be covered, grant requirements, and other information. Watch the video
$37,899,274 in Fire Grants Awarded in Round 10 AFGP 2011
Fire Grant News
Feb. 17, 2012 - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the tenth award round for the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). FEMA awarded $37,899,274 to 149 agencies. Award amounts ranged from a $7,650 Operations and Safety Equipment Grant to Modify Facilities, awarded to Ridge Road Fire District, Rochester, NY, to a $995,776 Operations and Safety Equipment/Personal Protective Equipment Grant awarded to the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, OH.
$240,114,771 awarded so far to 1,208 fire grant winners
In Round 10 AFGP, 114 fire grants totaling $28,529,416 have been awarded for Operations and Safety, and 35 fire grants totaling $9,369,858 have been awarded for Vehicle Acquisition. To-date 1,208 fire grants totaling $240,114,771 have been awarded to Fire Departments, EMS agencies and other First Responders nationwide, including 950 Operations and Safety fire grant awards totaling $173,528,523, and 258 Vehicle Acquisition fire grant awards totaling $66,586,248. The average grant size for Operations and Safety has been $182,662, and the average grant size for Vehicle Acquisition has been $258,086.
$105,632,209 to be awarded
Total 2011 Appropriation for the AFG program is $345,746,980, with $259,310,235 allocated for Operations and Safety, and $86,436,745 allocated for Vehicle Acquisition. Remaining fire grant funds to be awarded are $85,781,712 for Operations and Safety (33% to be allocated) and $19,850,497 for Vehicle Acquisition (23% to be allocated). Our thanks to Andy Theriault, Ipswich FD, MA, for compiling these statistics.
See the full 2011 AFGP award list here. Check back weekly for more 2011 AFGP award updates!
$934,357 in AFGP Fire Grants Awarded to First Responder Grants Clients
Fire Grant News
Feb. 10, 2012 - First Responder Grants clients and students have won a combined $934,357 in Round 9 fire grant awards under the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). The grant awards enable fire departments nationwide to procure vital equipment and training funds to better protect their personnel and communities.
Combined, First Responder Grants clients and students have won a total of $8,481,503 so far during 2011 AFGP awards.
Public safety agencies nationwide rely on First Responder Grants for grant writing training, grant consulting, and the latest news and tips for writing winning grant applications. Since 1998, our Certified Grants Consultants have helped America's public safety agencies win over $900,000,000 in grant funding. Learn more: Classes and Training, Services and Resources.
$16,682,192 in Fire Grants Awarded in Round 9 AFGP 2011
Fire Grant News
Feb. 10, 2012 - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the ninth award round for the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). FEMA awarded $16,682,192 to 68 agencies. Award amounts ranged from a $9,405 Operations and Safety Equipment Grant awarded to N.W. Volunteer Fire/Rescue Dept. Inc., Leland, NC, to a $1,750,000 Operations and Safety Equipment/Personal Protective Equipment Grant awarded to Detroit (MI) Fire Department.
Over $200,000,000 awarded so far
In Round 9 AFGP, 50 fire grants totaling $11,872,174 have been awarded for Operations and Safety, and 18 fire grants totaling $4,810,018 have been awarded for Vehicle Acquisition. To-date 1,059 fire grants totaling $202,215,497 have been awarded to Fire Departments, EMS agencies and other First Responders nationwide, including 836 Operations and Safety fire grant awards totaling $144,999,107, and 223 Vehicle Acquisition fire grant awards totaling $57,216,390. The average grant size for Operations and Safety has been $173,444, and the average grant size for Vehicle Acquisition has been $256,576.
$143,531,483 to be awarded
Total 2011 Appropriation for the AFG program is $345,746,980, with $259,310,235 allocated for Operations and Safety, and $86,436,745 allocated for Vehicle Acquisition. Remaining fire grant funds to be awarded are $114,311,128 for Operations and Safety (44% to be allocated) and $29,220,355 for Vehicle Acquisition (34% to be allocated). Our thanks to Andy Theriault, Ipswich FD, MA, for compiling these statistics.
See the full 2011 AFGP award list here. Check back weekly for more 2011 AFGP award updates!
FY 2011 SAFER Grant Application Period Now Open
Fire Grant News
Feb. 7, 2012 - Applications may be submitted through February 24, 2012, 5 p.m. ET, for the FY 2011 SAFER Grant for fire department staffing.
Learn more: Fire Grant Details - Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response ( SAFER)
Volunteer fire departments and firefighter interest organizations have a new resource available to help them understand the requirements of SAFER Recruitment and Retention Grants. A new educational video, SAFER Grants Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters, is available on the SAFER Grants Website or on the FEMA Media Library. It covers information such as who is eligible to apply, the types of costs can be covered, grant requirements, and other information. Watch the video
FY 2012 AFGP Funding Approved
Fire Grant News
Feb. 7, 2012 - In December 2011, Congress appropriated FY 2012 funding for the AFG Program, Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants, and SAFER Grants. Here is the breakdown of the funding allocations:
- FY 2012 AFG (includes at least.5% for FP&S Grants), $337,500,000
- FY 2012 SAFER Grants, $337,500,000
- Total, $675,000,000
The application period for the FY 2012 AFG is projected for April/May 2012.
Learn more: Classes and Training, Services and Resources.
$2,103,713 in AFGP Fire Grants Awarded to First Responder Grants Clients
Fire Grant News
Feb. 3, 2012 - First Responder Grants clients and students have won a combined $2,103,713 in Round 8 fire grant awards under the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). The grant awards enable fire departments nationwide to procure vital equipment and training funds to better protect their personnel and communities.
Combined, First Responder Grants clients and students have won a total of $7,547,146 so far during 2011 AFGP awards.
Public safety agencies nationwide rely on First Responder Grants for grant writing training, grant consulting, and the latest news and tips for writing winning grant applications. Learn more: Classes and Training, Services and Resources.
$68,009,265 in Fire Grants Awarded in Round 8 AFGP 2011
Fire Grant News
Feb. 3, 2012 - In the largest awards round to-date, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the eighth award round for the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). FEMA awarded $68,009,265 to 362 agencies. Award amounts ranged from a $2,565.00 Operations and Safety Training Grant awarded to Heard County Emergency Management Agency, Franklin, GA, to a $929,088 Operations and Safety Personal Protective Equipment Grant awarded to Jersey City Dept of Fire & Emergency Services, NJ.
In Round 8 AFGP, 270 fire grants totaling $46,419,841 have been awarded for Operations and Safety, and 92 fire grants totaling $21,589,424 have been awarded for Vehicle Acquisition. To-date 991 fire grants totaling $185,533,305 have been awarded to Fire Departments, EMS agencies and other First Responders nationwide, including 786 Operations and Safety fire grant awards totaling $133,126,933, and 205 Vehicle Acquisition fire grant awards totaling $52,406,372. The average grant size for Operations and Safety has been $169,373, and $255,641 average grant size for Vehicle Acquisition.
Total 2011 Appropriation for the AFG program is $345,746,980, with $259,310,235 allocated for Operations and Safety, and $86,436,745 allocated for Vehicle Acquisition. Remaining fire grant funds to be awarded are $126,183,302 for Operations and Safety (49% to be allocated) and $34,030,373 for Vehicle Acquisition (39% to be allocated). Our thanks to Andy Theriault, Ipswich FD, MA, for compiling these statistics.
See the full 2011 AFGP award list here. Check back weekly for more 2011 AFGP award updates!
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